Enabling Young People to Access Contraceptive and Sexual Health Information and Advice
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Enabling Young People to Access Contraceptive and Sexual Health Information and Advice.pdf| Provider | DCSF |
|---|---|
| Topics | Information sharing and the Common Assessment Framework; Teenage pregnancy |
| Type | Information and guidance |
| Date | April 2004 |
| Region | Not Applicable |
This revised guidance on providing access to contraception has been written to reflect changes in legislation and to clarify the legal and policy framework for practioners.
The Teenage Pregnancy Unit (TPU) and Quality Products published
the first edition of this guidance in 2001. The TPU guidance was issued as part
of the government's Teenage Pregnancy Strategy.
The guidance aims to clarify the role practitioners can play in providing
information and advice about contraception and in referring young people to
appropriate services. The guidance also focuses on the role of health
professionals in providing these services to young people.
The guidance explains that:
- Young people in care have the same right to confidential contraceptive and
sexual health information and advice as other teenagers
- Young people who are, or are thinking about becoming sexually active,
should be encouraged to seek sexual health and contraceptive advice
- Any concerns about confidentiality should be addressed
- Young people should be directed to local services
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Enabling Young People to Access Contraceptive and Sexual Health Information and Advice
